A new vice chancellor for academics has been hired to lead the University of Arkansas at Community College of Batesville’s academic division, Chancellor Deborah Frazier has announced. Dr. Brian Shonk joined the UACCB leadership team in June. A native of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Shonk …

Maple Springs Baptist ROSIE — Maple Springs Baptist Church will have vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:50 p.m. July 8 through 12. The theme is based on Matthew 4:19 — “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Classes for all …

Two people were arrested for shoplifting in separate incidents earlier this week, according to reports from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. Walmart Loss Prevention officer Ryan Martin told police around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday he had detained Devarious Byrd, 28, of 2145 Neeley St., for …

The Independence County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jess B. Carpenter building in the juevenile courtroom. On the agenda is a resolution to refrain from support for the Blueway designation of the White River. The court will also hear from …

The Batesville Chapter AARP will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at noon Tuesday at Josie’s at the Lockhouse in the lower level. The speaker will be Karen Ryan, CEO of Vital Link, who will discuss the ambulance company’s services. A buffet-style lunch will be served …

CALICO ROCK — The Sanders Reunion will be Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building, located next to the rodeo/ballpark area in Calico Rock. Activities will include entertainment, games and prizes. Those attending are asked to bring pictures from past years and food and …

Conway buckle identified Local horse enthusiast Kathy Schutz identified the mystery object pictured on a Glance At Days Gone By page some time ago — Schutz said the object is a Conway buckle. “I’ve got the Conway buckles on my bridle,” she said. “They connect …

Kyler Caraway, 9, of Mount Pleasant shows off his patriotism by drawing “USA” with sparklers Monday evening. Several fireworks displays in the area are scheduled as Independence Day approaches. Citizens Bank will host the 16th annual “Celebrate America” Fourth of July extravaganza at Riverside Park …

A man riding his mo-ped was arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to a report from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Deputy Daniel Heflin said dispatch had called him and advised that Tommy James, 54, of 2800 N. St. Louis, was riding his …

When told his unemployment benefits were being held up, Timothy Lee Little, 43, 156 Dixon Lane, Melbourne, became angry and threatened employees at the Arkansas State Workforce Office in Batesville, according to an affidavit filed in Independence County Circuit Court. The employees said on June …

Three people fled during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning in east Batesville, according to a report from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Aaron Moody said he was in the vicinity of 25th and Case streets around 1:45 a.m. when he saw a blue …